CVE-2023-7036: automad Content Type FileCollectionController.php upload unrestricted upload

Published Dec 21, 2023
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Updated

Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because JavaScript execution is the intended functionality of automad. This link is maintained to preserve external references.

Original Description A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely and an exploit has been disclosed publicly.

Other sources

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248685 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/automad/automad<=1.10.9
Automad Automad<=1.10.9

Event History

Dec 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
06:30 PM
Aug 20, 2024
Withdrawn
via GitHub·05:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7036?

CVE-2023-7036 was initially identified as a security vulnerability but has been withdrawn as the behavior is considered intended functionality.

2

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-7036?

Since CVE-2023-7036 has been retracted due to intended functionality, no specific mitigation is required.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-7036?

CVE-2023-7036 affects Automad versions up to and including 1.10.9.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-7036?

No patch is necessary for CVE-2023-7036 as the advisory has been withdrawn.

5

Should I be concerned about CVE-2023-7036 in my systems?

You do not need to be concerned about CVE-2023-7036, as it is not a vulnerability after the advisory withdrawal.

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